Kitchen Assistant (Fixed Term) - MB Century

Compass Group New Zealand; Taupo; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Parking

Gym access

Meals provided

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for MB Century in Taupo to support high-quality catering in a busy remote-site environment.

You will have a 7 days on / 7 days off roster with a 66.5 hour average work week, day shifts only. Accommodation, parking, gym access, and all meals are provided at no extra cost.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player and able to work both alone and as part of a wider team.
• Passion for health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and confidently, with a passion for great food and customer service.
• Ideally some experience in a commercial kitchen and food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168).
• MUST hold a Full NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of kitchen and dining spaces through daily duties.
• Deliver warm, friendly customer service and replenish supplies.
• Assist with food preparation, plating and presentation per Food Safety Plan.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment, following cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.
• Support site requirements such as laundry duties, meal deliveries to the rig, stocktake, and daily food safety entries.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Health and safety

Food safety

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

• Get two whole weekends off every month
• Flexible work – 7 days on / 7 days off

Join our team as aKitchen AssistantatMB Century in Taupo, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality catering services in a busy remote-site environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, thrives in a team setting, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service.You’ll work a 7 days on / 7 days off roster, averaging66.5 hours per working week. The site operates 24/7; you will work day shifts only. Accommodation, parking, gym access, and all meals are provided at no extra cost.

What would you be expected to do:

You will help ensure the smooth operation of our kitchen and dining spaces through duties such as:

• Deliver warm, friendly customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and ensuring supplies are replenished.
• Maintain clean and hygienic dining, kitchen, and public areas—including cleaning tables, equipment, fridges/freezers, and managing rubbish and stock rotation.
• Assist with food preparation, plating, and presentation while adhering to the site Food Safety Plan.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment, ensuring all cleaning schedules and hygiene standards are followed.
• Support additional site requirements such as laundry duties, meal deliveries to the rig, stocktake, and completing daily food safety entries (Safe Food Pro).

Our Perfect Candidate?

• Must be a team player and someone who is used to working alone and as part of a wider team.
• Will have a passion for health and safety.
• Will need to have the ability to work independently and confidently but, most importantly, you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.
• Ideally you will have some experience working in a commercial kitchen and ideally you will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168)
• MUST hold a Full NZ Drivers Licence.
• Comprehensive Training & Development:Access to online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths:Structured pathways to grow within Compass Group.
• Rewards & Recognition:Celebrate success through Star Awards, Service Awards & performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus:A safe, well-supported environment that prioritises your wellbeing.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts:Discounts on health insurance, gyms, optometry, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits:May include free uniforms, onsite parking, subsidised accommodation, gym/pool access and other location-based perks.
• We areNew Zealand's leadingand largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates,Medirest, ESSand Rapportmanage these industry sectors.
• We specialise inturning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmomentsfor our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from beingGOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you -RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORKare the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We arecommitted to reflecting the diversityof our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritisesustainabilityin everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

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